The Blame? Our Communities

While watching CNN,the Ricklist,about a week ago.I came across their debate involving,"Who's responsible for the youth violence in Chicago?" One debater blamed the youth and lack of respect,another blamed the parents,the last blamed the communities.In my opinion,the last guy was correct.
The debate centered on the death of a Chicago youth,13 year old shot 22 times.I sat and listened to all sides of the debate and came up with my own conclusion of why the last guy was correct.For one,In my opinion,the blame does not fall on the parents because no parents raise their kids to be killers,drug dealers or robbers.Parents mold their kids by teaching them manners,conversational skills,etc.Parents do more than teach ,most lead by example.However,when kids leave the house and go off into the communities they have to be disciplined enough to employ what they learned at home,i.e.manners and respect.They definitely ain't taught to kill and rob,etc.
This brings me to the real blame of the violence-our communities.Most metro,urban and inner cities have poverty,crime,bad role models etc. These are the type of environments that our kids wind up socializing in and they often learn habits of those in this environment:those who often aren't employed,those who sell drugs,those who kill.Now,to a youth routinely hanging in this type environment,violence and crime becomes as easy to employ,it's almost like a normal part of life to them,like playing a pick up game of basketball.And,like most things that are routine,it becomes an instinct.
So now,we have over 3/4 of the inner city youths across the country entering this same cycle over and over again.Even the suburban and small cities youths are falling victim to this cycle because of the countries economic conditions.
So,again,like stated earlier,the communities are the blame not the parents.last but not least,our country is at fault for the depreciating of our communities.On the last and final note,I wish more people would pay attention to the seed of our youths problems and step up to take a stand in shaping our communities to make them better.There is still time,step up.


PS
I am calling out all community role models and mentors to step up and make a difference in a youths life.
When you do,contact me back and tell me what you did to help the community.


by A.Barnes